Cover information about the songs on the release Sadao Plays Bacharach and Beatles by Sadao Watanabe: who covered the songs, who sang the originals. Sadao Plays Bacharach and Beatles by Sadao Watanabe. 12" LP. Tribute to. The Beatles, Burt Bacharach. Recorded on November 8 and December 16, 1968.

Sadao Watanabe (渡辺 貞夫 Watanabe Sadao, born February 1, 1933) is a Japanese jazz musician who plays alto saxophone, sopranino saxophone, and flute. He is known for his bossa nova recordings, although his work encompasses many styles with collaborations from musicians all over the world. He has had over ten albums reach the top 50 Billboard charts and two within the top 10. He has also had numerous albums reach number one on the jazz charts.